Medical Assistant (Harrisburg)

Job Details: Job Location: Harrisburg

• Harrisburg, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, The role of the medical assistant is to assist providers in implementing patient care and provide patient-centered and culturally competent care at Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

Chart short description of each visit for Provider, or MA visit. Obtain Vitals including height, weight, BP, pain level, pulse, and respiratory rate. Obtain Labs as ordered, and properly label samples with first initial, last name and birthdate as confirmed with patient. Collect samples including urine, throat swab, and rectal swab as ordered.

Properly log patient information into EKG, and perform EKG successfully. Administer and properly chart for vaccines under the guidance of providers, and bill for patient vaccines in EMR system properly. Properly chart any given medications in the chief complaint with proper dosage, concentration, administration route and site.

Assist providers with any medical task as requested. Disinfect exam rooms between patient visits. Stock all bathrooms and exam rooms with gloves, appointment slips, etc. Properly dispose of sharps and bio-hazardous materials, maintain safe environment. Answering phones and routing the caller to where they need to go. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

Culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware. Be able to work with a team of medical assistants, providers, and administrative staff. Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word and how to use Electronic Medical Records. Experience with patient centered care. Punctuality and impeccable attendance.

Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics. Non-judgmental approach to patient care. Technical skills with required office equipment. Patience and great attention to detail. Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA. LGBTQIA cultural competency. Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.

Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere. Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor. Ability to multi-task.